Napoli was sentenced to two years in prison, the maximum sentence allowed by law.

At his sentencing Ulster County Court Judge Donald Williams called Napoli’s actions “chilling” and that he “could not imagine how someone could point a shotgun at an innocent creature who just wanted to be loved by human beings.”

William’s added the defendant’s “explanation, tortured logic and rationalization” were “quickly rejected by the jury as fabricated and unbelievable.”

On appeal, Napoli challenged the legal adequacy of the evidence supporting his conviction and argued that he was denied meaningful representation. He also said Ulster County Court improperly responded to the jury’s question when they asked for a definition of the word “extreme” during deliberations. The Appellate Division, Third Department rejected all of Carney's statements.